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I've never been hit with the time limit, but I will agree that for a place that moves as slowly as Brasa, that's a little rough. I love the food, which is why I keep going back (and back and back) but their service has pretty much always been terrible. We've gotten dessert comped 4 times (without complaining or anything, it's just so ridiculously long between when we come in and when the food finally appears. I'm talking it routinely taking 45 mins to an hour for food to appear, both at peak and off peak times, different days of the week) I can only really speak for the Grand Ave one, since that's where I go the most, but it's a lot. If the food wasn't so excellent (cheesy grits, chicken, and fried plantains!) I would not go back.

Hey, everyone. So, we're headed out to Northfield on a college visit this weekend, and we'll be wrapping up around lunchtime. Is there anywhere to grab lunch and see the little downtown (we want my sister to like it!) or are we better off just sticking to the dining halls?

Hey. Anyone have a good idea for where to go for a 21st? I'm in Mac Groveland, but I'm open to heading over to Minneapolis/Uptown. Everyone keeps talking about Shout House, and while $2 Vodka Redbulls (the big day is Wednesday) have the advantage of having Chilean type pricing (I miss Santiago bars!) I'm not really into the dueling piano thing.

On a tangent... You mentioned Chilean? What restaurant are you talking about? I studied abroad in Santiago and besided Julia's (which has decent empanadas, don't get me wrong, but just isn't the same!) I haven't had much luck... Any help is appreciated!

Assuming you're talking Rio Grande as in Uncle Julio's in the DC/VA/MD area, it is indeed terrific, I go at least once a week when I'm home for breaks! The fajitas are the star, they are delicious and try as I may, I just can't replicate them at home. As for vegetarian-friendly entrees, that's not really their thing, but the quesadillas are veggie-friendly and are really good.

Hey, everyone. We just bought a culinary butane torch at Target so we can make creme brulee, but as luck would have it they don't sell the butane canisters. Anyone know where I can get one in the MSP area? Extra points if it's in the vicinity of Mac-Groveland!